Sen. Lindsey Graham Announces Russia Sanctions Bill Approved by Trump

On Wednesday, Sen. Lindsey Graham shared that President Donald Trump has given the nod to a bill imposing sanctions on Russia, intended to push the country to cease its military actions in Ukraine.

Graham, in a post on X, referred to this development as a significant change in U.S. strategy regarding the Russia-Ukraine situation. He mentioned, “Today, after a very productive conversation with President Trump on a variety of issues, he approved the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that I’ve been collaborating on with Senator Blumenthal and others for quite some time.”

He noted that the timing seems promising since Ukraine is reportedly making some concessions for peace while Russia, under Putin’s leadership, continues to commit acts of violence.

The proposed Russia Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to grant President Trump broad powers to economically isolate Russia and penalize major global economies that engage in trade with Russia, which fuels its war efforts in Ukraine.

Specifically, the bill would enforce a hefty 500% tariff on all imports from nations that persist in purchasing Russian oil and uranium. The intent here is to exert financial pressure on Russia while also discouraging foreign governments from undermining U.S. sanctions.

Graham commented, “This bill would provide President Trump with significant leverage over countries like China, India, and Brazil, compelling them to halt the purchase of inexpensive Russian oil that sustains Putin’s aggression in Ukraine.”

A vote on the bill could be on the horizon as early as next week, and Graham anticipates a favorable bipartisan outcome.

In a related context, the U.S. military has reportedly apprehended an oil tanker in international waters that was allegedly transporting sanctioned Venezuelan oil to Russia. Graham celebrated this action in another post, framing it as a positive move for U.S. intervention concerning Venezuela and Cuba.

He also addressed critics like Sen. Rand Paul, who has opposed the bill, arguing that it could harm U.S. trade relations globally.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for further comment.